| Safety data sheet |
| According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC |
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| 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking |
| Identification of the product | ||
| Catalogue No.: | 823205 | |
| Product name: | Ethylene for synthesis | |
| Manufacturer/supplier identification | ||
| Company: |
Merck Ltd. 9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: (662) 308 - 0218 |
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| 2. Composition/information on ingredients |
| Synonyms |
| Ethene |
| CAS-No.: | 74-85-1 | EC-Index-No.: | 601-010-00-3 | ||
| Molar mass: | 28.05 | EINECS-No.: | 200-815-3 | ||
| Molecular formula: | C2H4 | ||||
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Extremely flammable. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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After inhalation: fresh air. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. After swallowing: make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Summon doctor if feeling unwell. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| Water, CO2, foam, powder. |
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Special risks: |
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Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. In the event of decomposition: danger of explosion! The following may develop in event of fire: carbon monoxide |
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Other information: |
| Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater. |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
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Environmental-protection measures: Do not allow to enter sewerage system. Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Stop flow of gas, move leaking cylinder to open air if without risk. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| No further requirements. |
| Storage: |
| At +15°C to +25°C. Keep away from combustible materials and sources of ignition. |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: | required |
| Industrial hygiene: | Change contaminated clothing. Application of skin-protective barrier cream recommended. Wash hands after working with substance. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | gas | |||
| Colour: | colourless | |||
| Odour: | sweetish | |||
| pH value | not available | |||
| Melting temperature | -169 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | -104 °C | |||
| Ignition temperature | 425 °C | |||
| Flash point | -136 °C | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | 2.7 Vol% | ||
| upper | 32 Vol% | |||
| Vapour pressure | (0 °C) | 41000 hPa | ||
| Solubility in | water | (20 °C) | insoluble |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| Conditions to be avoided |
| no information available |
| Substances to be avoided |
| hydrochloric acid , hydrogen bromide |
| Hazardous decomposition products |
| no information available |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
| Quantitative data on the toxicity of this product are not available. |
| Further toxicological information |
| The data available to us do not suffice to permit any industrial-toxicological assessment. Hazardous properties cannot be excluded. |
| Further data |
| The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. |
| 12. Ecological information |
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Ecotoxic effects: Quantitative data on the ecological effect of this product are not available. Further ecologic data: No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention. |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
| Product: |
| There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Packaging: |
| Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. |
| 14. Transport information |
| Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany) | ||||
| GGVS/GGVE class: | 2 | Number and letter: | ||
| ADR/RID class: | 2 | Number and letter: | ||
| Name of material: | 1962 ETHYLEN, VERDICHTET | |||
| River transport ADN/ADNR | |||
| not examined | |||
| Sea transport IMDG | ||||||
| IMDG class: | 2.1 | UN-No.: | 1962 | Packaging group: | ||
| Ems: | 2-07 | MFAG: | 310 | |||
| Correct technical name: | ETHYLENE,COMPRESSED | |||||
| Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR | |||||
| ICAO/IATA class: | 2.1 | UN/ID-No.: | 1962 | Packaging group: | |
| Correct technical name: | ETHYLENE,COMPRESSED | ||||
| The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered. |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | F+ | Extremely flammable immediately and show this container or label. |
| R-phrases: | R 12 | Extremely flammable. |
| S-phrases: | S 9-16-33 | Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. |
| EC-No.: | 200-815-3 | EC label |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 0 | (generally nonpolluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| Reason for alteration |
| General update. |
